Head of conglomerate Hong Leong Group Malaysia gets biggest part of fortune from stake in its investment holding company, Guoco Group. Has other interests in financial services, property development and hotels across Southeast Asia. Just acquired a 3% stake in Intercontinental Hotels Group. Shares control of massive Hong Leong Group with Singaporean cousin, Kwek Leng Beng, and Kwek's family. Inherited fortune from his father, one of 3 brothers who started a small banking group in the 1920s.